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goldbrick

verb, noun
/ˈɡoʊld.brɪk/

Meaning

to avoid work or duty; a person who shirks responsibility

Example Sentences

He was accused of goldbricking while the rest of the team worked hard.

Example Expressions

goldbrick on the job

Synonyms

shirk, loaf, slack, idle, dodge

Antonyms

work, labor, diligence

Collocations

goldbrick on duty, goldbrick at work, accused of goldbricking

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